Inundated by negative news about how problematic American culture has become, it’s hard to escape the fact that the ultra-wealthy have assumed control — we are now a plutocracy. Billionaires now want to dictate how we are governed, how we are taught, who deserves opportunity, what religions are acceptable rather than let a dynamic marketplace […]

I just wanted to write to show how much I appreciate these letters to the editor. It’s my second favorite part of the paper (after the comics) and is like social media without the bad parts. I get to hear five opinions per day from literate people (real people, not AI), and those people aren’t […]

The House of Representatives has been out of session for about four weeks now. Are its members’ paychecks also being withheld? Seems they should be, since many federal employees are working and having their pay withheld. Think about that. Federal employees are working without pay, while House members are being paid for “not working.” Denise […]

I write to express support for Question 2 on the November ballot, the Extreme Risk Protection Order that pertains to access to deadly weapons.  The need to reduce gun violence is a practical problem that concerns everyone, no matter who we vote for, what media we listen to or whether we personally can be trusted […]

Earlier this month, I was on Route 201, coming out of Gardiner toward the highway. An old black Lab was walking beside the road facing incoming traffic; he was wearing no collar or tag and seemed lost. I pulled over and he immediately headed to me. I was trying to prevent him from going into […]